Summary

  • The 14-year-old boy killed in Hainault yesterday has been named as Daniel Anjorin

  • His school issued a statement saying there was "profound shock and sorrow" after he was fatally stabbed in Tuesday's sword attack

  • Daniel's "positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us", Bancroft's said

  • Two police officers suffered "really horrific injuries" during the sword attack, Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley says

  • A male inspector suffered a badly damaged hand, while a female officer needed her arm "put back together"

  • A witness tells the BBC he heard the suspect "shouting about God, and whether you believe in God"

  • The suspect, 36, is out of hospital and is now in police custody

Live Reporting

Edited by Emily McGarvey and Sam Hancock

  1. Key points from those new Met statements

    • Police were called shortly before 07:00 BST to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area of Ilford, north-east London
    • There were then reports of people being stabbed
    • Police "understand" the suspect went on to attack other members of the public, and two officers - the victims' conditions are not known
    • A 36-year-old man with a sword was arrested
    • Police believe there's no ongoing threat, and the incident is not terror-related

  2. Not terror-related, police say
    Breaking

    Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan has also just released a statement:

    "This must have been a terrifying incident for those concerned.

    "I know the wider community will be feeling shock and alarm.

    "People will want to know what has happened and will we provide more information as soon as we can.”

    "We do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the wider community. We are not looking for more suspects. This incident does not appear to be terror-related."

  3. Man with sword arrested - Met
    Breaking

    The Metropolitan Police has just released further details.

    "Police and other emergency services are in Hainault, east London, at a serious incident in which a man with a sword has been arrested," it said.

    "We were called shortly before 07:00 BST to reports of a vehicle being driven into a house in the Thurlow Gardens area. There were reports people have been stabbed.

    "At this time we understand the suspect went on to attack other members of the public and two police officers.

    "We are awaiting an update on the condition of those injured.

    "A 36-year-old man was arrested at the scene and he is in custody."

  4. Police cars pictured near scene

    We have limited visuals of the scene as yet, but the below images are from a local resident whose given us permission to use them:

    Hainault scenePeter Kingdom
    Scene in HainaultPeter Kingdom

  5. Man arrested, police say

    As we've just reported, police are saying that a man has already been arrested in Hainault, north-east London.

    They're asking anyone in the area to "follow instructions" from officers on the ground.

    We're yet to get more information than that - which is entirely normal for a fast-moving, live situation.

    Stay tuned and we'll bring you more when we get it.

  6. Local MP and Met Police tweet about incident

    Here's Wes Streeting's tweet in full - he's the MP for Ilford North, which includes Hainault:

    A critical incident has been declared in Hainault. There are station and road closures in place. The Police, Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade are responding. One male detained. I would urge people not to speculate until details are confirmed or post footage on social media."

    And here's what the Met has said:

    Police are at an incident in the Hainault area. Please follow the instructions of police officers on the ground. A man has been arrested."

  7. Man arrested and critical incident declared in north-east London
    Breaking

    Police cars in HainaultPeter Kingdom

    A critical incident has been declared in north-east London, MP Wes Streeting has said, amid reports of several people being stabbed near a station.

    The Metropolitan Police said a man has been arrested.

    We've got reporters heading to the scene and will bring you the latest as we have it.